Eva Mendes Reveals Her 3 Biggest Priorities: Ryan Gosling, Her Kids and Herself

"Easy, top three," the actress says.

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Eva Mendes On Her Three Biggest Priorities: Ryan Gosling, Her Kids and Herself

[ninagarcia]

I’m 42- pregnant with my first baby- due to arrive in two days and I was telling my partner my son will getting the best version of me.

[pinkorange]

My mum had me when she was 42. I'm a 23 yo successful female now. The reason why I am who I am it's because of the great and remarkable woman my mother is. It's ok to have children whenever you like, but I do believe her experience is what helped me becoming so successful in life. I owe everything to her. Thank you Mami❤

[alisonleigh]

This is amazing to hear. I’m 35 and depressed daily that I haven’t had a baby yet. Because at 35 it feels like I’m out of time. But seeing someone else say they did it at 40 and 42 gives me hope ❤

[dmommyaka]

I had my last three at 40, 50 and 51 !!! They are the wind beneath my wings !!!! 5 children in total and I wouldn’t do it any other way!!! Blessings to all .🥰🌸💙

[MARIA-isul]

Same . Had my 1st baby at 40. And 2nd baby at 42. So grateful I waited.

[victorious]

My mom had me at 43. Im now 46 and she is 89. Nowadays I take care of her❤

[Ariana-wvpf]

I had mine at 45. Perfectly healthy. I had preeclampsia but other than that I am totally fine. My daughter is the smartest funniest cookie and I'm so blessed to have her in my life.

[marywright]

I am an African American woman. And I had my first child at 43. He graduates from Pre-K tomorrow, and starts kindergarten in the Fall. I am 49, now. His father, my ex-husband, is 53. He is the pride and joy of our lives!💯 We are truly blessed and highly favored to have him.🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[ke]

I feel the same way. Some people are meant to have their kids young and they can do it, but some of us ladies having our children later on in life, fit us perfectly.

[artisthusnatalal]

*They say Life begins at 40...40 is when you're now fully settled mentally!* ❤😊

[normawileman]

I had my two girls at 38 and 40. I just became a Grandma at 68 and 70. I couldn’t be happier with my life❤

[ocp]

I had my son at 42. I was so ready for him.

[KB-ydtz]

I appreciate that she emphasized the importance of patience and readiness.
I admire people who think for themselves and don't blindly follow outdated societal norms.

[EMuro-wuuy]

People have kids later in life all the time. It's important to be loving and good parents. The fact that she did this her way, absolutely perfect

[dearinlove]

Love that she is being honest about being a mom in her 40's. All my wealthy clients had their children in their late 30's to mid 40's

[blu]

Had a baby at 44. When I went back to work 2 years later (a new job where no one the knew me) I had a picture of my daughter on my desk, a few coworkers asked me if she was my granddaughter. I smiled and said she's my daughter.

[MC-scoh]

I honestly am so grateful I had my kids in my 20’s. Could not have done it in my 40’s. Traveling & enjoying my grand babies in my 50’s. It’s really up to what works for each individual.

[bethbramblett]

I am so glad she said this! I had my kids at 41 and 43, and it was much better for them to have me in my 40s and 50s while raising them.❤

[denisepaulsenful]

Twins at 39 - I’m now 66. Life is wonderful still with my husband married almost 30-years our boys are 27. ❤ … My grandmother had my mother at 42-years of age way back then - Mum is 89 now and still thriving! Great that my boys still have their grandmother!

[BootsBauer-tquu]

This is why I've always loved her she is so real she didn't even think she wanted kids till she fell in love with Ryan gosling